Empress Eugenie Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
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Empress eugenie Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 23.249 N,2 59.864 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 14.7 m |
| Water Depth | 16 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | EMPRESS EUGENIE |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 49 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 25, 1879 |
| Original Detection Year | 1879 |
| Last Detection Year | 1975 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority wreck information |
| Surveying Details | 28.6.1879 [NO DATE] DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 27 & 28.6.1879. DEPTH 50FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). INS AS WK 8FMS 2FT. BA 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 SHOWN AS WK 14.7MTRS [LAT] ON MD & HB 1974. NC 3490. |
| Last Amended Date | May 10, 1977 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK ON THE EDGE OF PLUCKINGTON BANK OFF COBURG DOCK AFTER COLLISION. LATER DISPERSED.
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- Gwydir Wreck 94.6 M
- Lizzie Morton Wreck 96.7 M
- Catherine Wreck 126.3 M
- Rissa Wreck 183.9 M
- Hopper Number 6 Wreck 207.1 M
- Hopper Number 6 Wreck 216.3 M
- New Transport Wreck 237.3 M
- Planet Wreck 252.5 M
- Doris Wreck 316.3 M
- Laura Wreck 318.2 M
General Comments
WOODEN HULL